Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch is inviting community members to apply to host official side events during the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco. These events, ranging from mixers to workshops, allow organizers to engage with conference attendees without needing a formal sponsorship package.
Why it matters
It provides a low-barrier networking opportunity for startups and community leaders to gain visibility at a major global tech conference.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13–15, but some of the best conversations aren’t exclusive to the stage or held within workshops or the halls. They spread into happy hours, rooftop mixers, breakfast meetups, and pitch nights across the city throughout the week of October 10-16.
Many of those events come through the official Disrupt Side Events. One of the best parts of the program is that it’s a wide-open opportunity. If you have a good idea for a theme and a place to host, you’re well on your way toward applying to host one .
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